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Stillingia loranthacea

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Stillingia loranthacea faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the southeastern United States. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion, while its small, fragmented populations are susceptible to genetic bottlenecks and local extinctions from environmental stochasticity.

Threat summary

Habitat

Stillingia loranthacea inhabits specialized sandy soils in pine flatwoods, scrub habitats, and open woodlands of the southeastern coastal plain. The species requires well-drained, nutrient-poor soils and benefits from periodic natural disturbances such as fire that maintain open canopy conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stillingia loranthacea classified as Endangered?
Stillingia loranthacea is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Stillingia loranthacea faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the southeastern United States. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion, while its small, fragmented populations are susceptible to genetic bottlenecks and local extinctions from environmental stochasticity.
Where does Stillingia loranthacea live?
Stillingia loranthacea occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Stillingia loranthacea?
The main threats to Stillingia loranthacea are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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